"It's critical that people understand that we need to have you ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day, so starting at about Thursday you need to question whether or not the post office is going to be able to get it back to us on time, so that's why we have these drop-off boxes," said Ryan Parsell.

The drop boxes are accessible 24 hours a day. Parcell said the easy availability is why 13,398 people have turned in their ballot through a drop box as of Wednesday.

"We increased the size of the box [at the Garden of the Gods Citizens Service Center location] because of the popularity of it," said Parsell.

A drop box is available at 8830 North Union Blvd., 5650 Industrial Place and 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road.

El Paso County also has several Voter Service and Polling Centers open during normal business hours , including the Fountain Police Department, Town of Monument offices and the El Paso County Fairgrounds.

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